ACLP Board of Directors: Positions & Qualifications

To be eligible for consideration by the Nominating Committee, a candidate must be a Certified Child Life Specialist and an ACLP member in good standing, with demonstrated leadership abilities and a record of active engagement in ACLP and/or the child life profession in general.

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Board of Directors Positions

President

General Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities: The President is the chief elected officer of ACLP and is responsible for the functioning of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The President shall exercise effective leadership in the motivation of other board members, committee chairs, committee members, and the general membership. The President oversees the establishment of goals and objectives for ACLP. The President shall act as spokesperson and leader for ACLP and shall work in partnership with the CEO/Executive Director for the achievement of established annual goals and objectives.

Term of Office: One year
President-Elect

General Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities: The President-Elect is a key member of the President’s team and as such serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and assists the President in the performance of his/her duties.

*The President-elect role may only be filled by a former Board member.

Term of Office: One year
Treasurer
Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities:
1. Provide advice and counsel to the President and Board
2. Serve as a voting member of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee.
3. Understands and able to manage financial accounts.
4. Serve as a Finance Committee member during their first year as Treasurer and then as Chair of the committee during their second year in office and during the next year following their tenure as Treasurer. Will serve as a finance committee member for one additional year after service as Chair.
5. Serve as a chair, appointed member, ex-officio member or officer, or Board liaison with oversight of association committees, task forces, working groups, and meetings as assigned by the President.
6. Review financial issues and deviation from expected income or expense categories with board members during the Board meetings and as indicated on the agendas, in collaboration with the CEO/Executive Director.
7. Participate in the annual audit process in conjunction with the ACLP office staff.
8. Working with the President, help ensure compliance with Board policies and procedures and all relevant legal and ethical standards, including policies and standards governing corporate relationships.
9. Act as a representative or spokesperson for ACLP at the President’s request.
10. Act as a mentor and coach to senior volunteers and emerging leaders to help them strengthen their leadership skills and develop professional networks of value to ACLP.
11. Annually solicit monetary contributions from Board of Directors.
12. Perform other duties as directed by the Board or the President.
Term of Office: Two years
Secretary
Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities:
1. Provide advice and counsel to the President and Board.
2. Serve as a voting member of the Board and of the Executive Committee.
3. Serve as a chair, appointed member, ex-officio member or officer, or Board liaison with oversight of association committees, task forces, working groups, and meetings as assigned by the President.
4. Record the proceedings of all ACLP Board of Directors, Executive Committee and ACLP Annual Meetings (including conference calls), and maintain a current record of all motions made by the ACLP Board of Directors.
5. Provide a list of action items to the CEO/Executive Director in electronic format immediately upon conclusion of board meetings.
6. Distribute meeting minutes to the Executive Committee for review and approval within two weeks of meetings.
7. Distribute approved meeting minutes to Board of Directors within three weeks of meeting.
8. Working with the President, help ensure compliance with Board policies and procedures and all relevant legal and ethical standards, including policies and standards governing corporate relationships.
9. Act as a representative or spokesperson for ACLP at the President’s request.
10. Act as a mentor and coach to senior volunteers and emerging leaders to help them strengthen their leadership skills and develop professional networks of value to ACLP.
11. Perform other duties as directed by the Board or the President.
Term of Office: Two years
Director
Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities:
1. Provide advice and counsel to the President and Board of Directors.
2. Serve as a voting member of the Board.
3. Serve as a chair, appointed member, ex-officio member or officer, or Board liaison with oversight of association committees, task forces, working groups, and meetings as assigned by the President.
4. Working with the President, help ensure compliance with Board policies and procedures and all relevant legal and ethical standards, including policies and standards governing corporate relationships.
5. Act as a representative or spokesperson for ACLP at the President’s request.
6. Act as a mentor and coach to senior volunteers and emerging leaders to help them strengthen their leadership skills and develop professional networks of value to ACLP.
7. Perform other duties as directed by the Board or the President.
Term of Office: Two years

Key Responsibilities/Duties of All Board of Directors Members

Determine the organization's mission and purpose and review these on an annual basis
Ensure effective organizational planning
Determine and monitor the organization's programs and services
Ensure that ACLP follows its strategic directions and goals
Evaluate the organization’s success in achieving stated goals
Select and support the Executive Director and review her/his performance
Ensure adequate resources
Manage resources effectively
Enhance the organization's public image
Assess the Board's performance

Board of Directors Qualifications

Member of ACLP in good standing
Certified Child Life Specialist
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Successful in career and a high degree of professionalism
Actively engaged in the organization and/or the profession
Able and willing to advance the association and child life profession

Attributes Sought in ACLP Board of Directors

The following criteria will be considered by the Nominating Committee during the selection process.

Commitment and involvement with the Association of Child Life Professionals, as demonstrated by past participation in one or more ACLP committees, task forces, work groups and/or other volunteer activities.
Recognized leader in the child life profession: Examples include, but are not limited to, leading a child life department or program, volunteer leadership service for ACLP or another organization, or scholarship contributing to the field.
Relevant expertise in various aspects of organizational management, such as fundraising, corporate and media relations, finance, and/or strategic planning and alliances.
Commitment to participate in three to four board meetings per year: ACLP supports travel and lodging for all Board meetings. Board members are responsible for their own food (other than group meal functions) and incidental expenses.
Positive leadership attributes
Emotional intelligence
Ability to work collaboratively and engage in appropriate debate and discussion when needed
Visionary and strategic thinker: Demonstrated involvement in new and innovative programs within their sphere of influence. Examples include,but are not limited to, incorporating strategy, leadership, future focus, risk-taking and an entrepreneurial spirit in achieving goals.
Able to listen to all perspectives and focus on the needs of membership as a whole

Characteristics Sought in ACLP Leaders

Leadership skills
Commitment to ACLP
Enthusiasm
Integrity
Dependability
Resourcefulness
Flexibility
Open-mindedness

Time Commitment

Board members attend two Board meetings (one in the fall and one during the Annual Conference) and participate in two to four conference calls each year. Additionally, Board members participate in conference calls and ongoing communication with their assigned committees, task forces, and work groups. All Board meetings are funded by ACLP, and Board members will be reimbursed for approved out-of-pocket expenses.

ACLP Board of Directors: Positions & Qualifications

Board of Directors Positions

President

President-Elect

Treasurer

Secretary

Director

Key Responsibilities/Duties of All Board of Directors Members

Board of Directors Qualifications

Attributes Sought in ACLP Board of Directors

Characteristics Sought in ACLP Leaders

Time Commitment

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